Scholar seeks justice for student activists

Thailand: A Thammasat University vice-rector has urged the release of 14 detained students who could face military courts.

Prinya Tewanarumitkul said the public will question the legitimacy of court proceedings if the students are tried in a military court for protesting against the anniversary of the May 22 coup.

"It will be a face-saving exercise for all if the NCPO amends its previous order, that acts of defiance and criticism against the council are viewed as serious offences and will be tried at the military court," he said.

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